PRICKLY PEAR TRANSPORT INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (210) 953-0414, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC763038.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 11 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 18 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 22, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 22, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jan 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 29, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 28, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 4 | 73.7% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 10.5% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Alvarado, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Not In City Limit, TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2187960 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC763038 |
| Legal name | PRICKLY PEAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,204,500 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 31, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about PRICKLY PEAR TRANSPORT INC
What does PRICKLY PEAR TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for PRICKLY PEAR TRANSPORT INC (MC763038), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about PRICKLY PEAR TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PRICKLY PEAR TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2187960. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (210) 953-0414, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC763038, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other trucking companies in San Antonio
All in San Antonio →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-E-B LP DBA H-E-B |
351057 | MC295504 | 922 | Active Current · Motus |
| HOLT TEXAS LTD DBA HOLT CAT |
542319 | MC573731 | 739 | Active Current · Motus |
| COASTAL TRANSPORT COMPANY INC | 36647 | MC120430 | 715 | Active Current · Motus |
| CONVERMEX USA CORP | 4540286 | MC1801683 | 366 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC DBA SMT LINES |
136555 | MC80252 | 277 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIQUE LEASING INC DBA REYNOLDS NATIONWIDE |
363676 | MC222049 | 208 | Active Current · Motus |
| AVALON MOTOR COACHES LLC DBA DAISY MOTOR COACHES |
3271206 | MC1032746 | 196 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| DETMAR TRANSPORT LLC | 3638442 | MC1249305 | 196 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| STEP ENERGY SERVICES USA LTD DBA STEP ENERGY SERVICES |
2640421 | MC1102805 | 193 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| VTS TRANSPORTATION INC | 1930689 | MC763036 | 180 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.